'Crypto Man' Released on Netflix on the 23rd, Reaches #1 in Korean Film Rankings in Just Two Days

'Crypto Man,' which has been available on Netflix since the 23rd, reached the top of the Korean film viewing rankings in just two days. This film, inspired by the global cryptocurrency crash that evaporated 50 trillion won, portrays the reality of young people addicted to stocks and cryptocurrency through the chronicle of a young entrepreneur who makes an irreversible choice, revealing the behind-the-scenes of startup investments. Song Jae-rim delivered a powerful and timely performance as Yang Do-hyun, a self-proclaimed business genius who develops a cryptocurrency called MOMMY. The film was directed by Hyun Harry, a former current affairs PD, and stars Ahn Woo-yeon, Min Sung-wook, and So Hee-jung.

While 'Crypto Man' only attracted about 20,000 viewers when it was released in theaters last January, overshadowed by new releases, it has now risen to the #1 spot in viewing rankings after its Netflix release, with responses suggesting it has finally received the recognition it deserves. The film has drawn particular attention for taking inspiration from the Luna coin incident that created numerous victims in South Korea. Song Jae-rim's performance has also garnered interest. Director Hyun Harry remembered Song Jae-rim, saying he had extensive knowledge about stocks and cryptocurrency, contributed many ideas from the planning stage, and was a warm person, mourning his passing.

Song Jae-rim portrayed the protagonist 'Yang Do-hyun,' delicately and intensely expressing the process of a successful young entrepreneur's sudden downfall. Min Sung-wook said of Song Jae-rim that, unlike his cool image, he was a friend who was very sincere about acting, and that his eye expression in the final scene was truly amazing. He added that this seems like Song Jae-rim's best work and expressed how much he misses him.

Source: Jemin Ilbo (https://www.jemin.com)